Running Wilde (The Brothers of Wilde, Nevada 3)

Jessie answered, “I know him well enough. He’s the kind of guy that breaks one woman’s heart before breakfast, another after lunch, and still another during dinner.”

Dallas walked up behind her. “Jessie, have you eaten anything today?”

She stood up and felt the liquor go to her head. “None of your business, Mr. Wilde.”

“Maybe not, but drinking tequila on an empty stomach is a recipe for disaster.” He placed his hand on her shoulder.

Jessie jerked free of his touch. “No. You are. Get lost.”

Samantha stood up next to her. “Dallas, leave her to us. We’ll take care of her.”

“Neither of you are in shape to take care of anyone. I should call your mother, Samantha.”

The woman put her hands on her hips and frowned. “This poor girl do

esn’t have a friend in town. I don’t know what you did to her to get her so mad, but she might want to talk to someone about it.”

Jessie nodded and folded her arms over her chest.

Selby got on the other side of her. “Dallas, did you punch Kyle?” There was glee in her voice.

He didn’t answer, but Jessie thought he might’ve. She knew she shouldn’t hope for him to be jealous, but she did.

“You don’t need another drink to talk. No more, Jessie.” His tone didn’t leave room for negotiation.

She shrugged. “Fine. Now, can you play bodyguard back at the corner you came from? This is girls’ night out. No men allowed.”

“Especially not any Wilde brothers.” Samantha laughed, and Selby joined in.

His face darkened. Without another word, he walked away.

I’m being such a bitch to him. Sure, he’d held back the truth. Maybe he deserved it, too. Still something inside her screamed to forgive him even though she knew that would be idiotic.

“I bet we could sneak another round without Mr. Overprotective seeing us,” Samantha whispered.

“I don’t think Dallas misses much.” Jessie shook her head. “No more for me.”

“You’re really into him?” Samantha asked.

“I guess I am.”

“You do know the score about the Wilde brothers, Jessie?” Selby asked. “It’s a bit different.”

“I know. Dallas confessed some of it. I got a call from a guy earlier today that filled me in on the rest.”

Selby asked, “Who was he?”

“Don’t know. He didn’t let me ask any questions before he hung up. It’s just so strange to me.”

Samantha shrugged. “Probably some disgruntled miner who wants you out of town.”

“Does everyone in town know I’ve been spending time with the Wilde brothers?”

Samantha shrugged.

Selby answered, “Most do.”

“Damn.” Not only did Jessie feel like a fool, now all her credibility was gone.